The product we designed is an independent catcher with a surface of 3x3m square.
To provide stability to the catcher, we drill a wooden pole (standard fence part) approximately 1m into the ground. The catcher also functions as a parasol in sunny days and has a standing table for the gardeners to chat/BBQ/ have a drink....
For the construction we chose to work with a thermoplastic canvas sheets that can be ironed (DIY) onto eachother. We have to test how thick and/or reinforced the fabric has to be to withstand the forces of nature (wind, rain, snow...).
For the bended tubes we choose standard PVC tubes for electrical applications + their connection parts, which means they can be found easily and cheap. Also the central tube is made of PVC and guides the water downside. PVC is quite strong and resists outdoor conditions.
To hold everything in tension we'll work with washing line ropes; they are pretty strong and cheaper than steel cable.
To fix the hole catcher into the ground, we choose here to slam a wooden pole into the ground and then just shove the pvc tube over it. Then a pen can be put through those 2 to lock it from being picked away.
To tap the water we drill a hole into the central tube and attach a tap in it. A garden tube can be attached on it to let the water flow to the reservoirs.
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